This compact little duffel from E13 is made from up-cycled automobile airbags. The airbags are removed from crashed vehicles in Ohio junkyards and built into bomber bags. Don’t worry, there won’t be blood stains on the bags, they’re cleaned before construction. Source

It’s square shape, simple one-compartment design and durable materials like Italian suede and cow leather make this a pretty manly dopp kit. Nobody would ever guess it was filled with your beauty products. It’s what they are: men’s beauty products. We all have them but if you feel the need to hide yours, this bag will do that.

If you’re in the airport security line and even joke that your luggage is “bombproof” you’re probably not gonna make it on to your flight. But zip your lip, follow instructions, and you’ll cruise right through. This hard-sided carry-on from Victorinox is ultra lightweight and utterly indestructible – but please, no joking.

Almost unbelievably, Emil Erwin hasn’t been making fine leather goods for a hundred years. Actually, it’s only been three. But in that short time, EE has built a solid reputation with quality craftsmanship and a fresh take on traditional techniques. You’d be hard pressed to find an American Horween leather briefcase of this quality anywhere else. The materials are second to none and the rest comes down to craft.

There’s nothing easier to pack than a stuff sack. Instructions: 1. Stuff stuff in. 2. Close. Just like that you’re ready to go. And even if your travels don’t require military-grade quality and durability that Goruck bags deliver, you might like the fact that this 20-liter, American-made stuff sack is 100% black.

Many messenger bags, by design, are tough to pair with your work wear. Lime green cordura and reflective hits don’t quite match the brogues, you know? This canvas and leather bag by designer Kris Van Assche for Eastpak, comes in tan and brown and features tonal leather details. Of course it has all the other features you need, like a padded laptop sleeve and loads of pockets, just no lime green anything, anywhere.

Taking cues from TransFormers and the ancient Japanese craft of Origami, the design duo behind Vienna’s HardGraft brand have created a pretty tricky bag. Depending on how you fold or unfold it, the 3Fold converts into a laptop case, overnight duffle, camera bag, attaché and so on. It’s handmade in Italy from vegetable tanned leather with wool felt detailing and all metal hardware.

American soldiers battling in the streets of the Middle East are wearing these 5.11 tactical backpacks, while you surf the web shopping. Made of burly 1050-denier nylon and Molle-webbing equipped to carry all types of cargo, this bag will work perfectly for your little civilian day hikes and nature walks. Made in the USA, of course.

With waterproof materials and military spec construction, this rucksack is built for all-weather, everyday abuse.  Multiple weatherproof pockets and urethane coated zippers keep out the elements and keep your laptop snug & dry. werd is in SoCal, so we don’t really need this kind of weatherproofing. We realize, however, that you might.

Now that you’re a big boy, wearing a knapsack to carry your work is a little goofy. Then again, toting a briefcase around like Willy Loman is pretty lame, too. This versatile carryall from Swiss bag makers Qwstion splits the difference. Carry it like a 30-pack into the office or wear it like a backpack when you hit the road. Metal hardware, leather trim, integrated laptop sleeve. Now go.